In Memory of President Kermit L. Hall

The Utah State University light in Old Main Tower will shine blue this week in remembrance of Kermit Hall, former president of Utah State University, who died in a swimming accident Sunday, Aug. 13, near his vacation home in Hilton Head, S.C.

Hall was 14th president of USU, serving from January 2001 to December 2004. He was 61. “A great voice for higher education in America has been silenced with the passing of Kermit L. Hall,” said Utah State University President Stan L. Albrecht. “The news of his untimely death comes as a tremendous shock. Kermit was not only a mentor, but also a friend. I learned a great deal from him and I immensely enjoyed working with him. My love and condolences go out to his wife, Phyllis, and the entire State University of New York family. Kermit had an enormous impact on USU. He helped to elevate our institution’s academic standing and national recognition. He was a tireless advocate for higher education in Utah – a steadfast commitment to educational opportunities that he carried with him to the University at Albany. On behalf of Utah State University, I express our deep sorrow over the loss of an extraordinary leader in education.” For the most current news, link to: www.timesunion.com. The University at Albany website can be found at: www.albany.edu. Contributions and Remembrances For those wishing to make contributions in honor of President Hall, they may do so by donating to the Kermit L. and Phyllis A. Hall Inaugural Scholarship. The fund address is 1420 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-1420. For questions, you may call: 435-797-1158. For those wishing to send email condolences to his spouse, Phyllis Hall, and remembrances of Kermit Hall, a Web site has been established. Written condolences and cards may be sent to Mrs. Phyllis Hall, care of Office of the President, University Hall, Room 302, University at Albany, State University of New York, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12222